College Launches Revamped Online Platform Known As Penn Highlands Online
Posted September 4, 2025 at 11:06 amPennsylvania Highlands Community College has unveiled an enhanced online platform, now known as Penn Highlands Online. Penn Highlands Online features fully online degree and certificate programs that offer flexible schedules, affordable tuition, and support from expert faculty. This platform is designed to help students gain skills for in-demand careers or transfer seamlessly to four-year institutions on their schedule and from anywhere.
Penn Highlands Online offers fully asynchronous courses, allowing students to access coursework at any time. This flexibility supports working adults, parents, military-affiliated learners, and first-generation students who need education that fits their lives.
Available programs include associate degrees and certificates across fields such as Accounting, Behavioral Sciences, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Medical Coding & Billing, Paralegal Studies, Social Service Assistant, and more.
“Education is one of the best ways to change your life, and our online offerings allow for greater accessibility to the same quality education that our in-person students receive,” stated Michaela Long, Regional Center Director. “Penn Highlands has always been committed to student success, and we are excited to expand opportunities for our students, regardless of where they reside.”
Penn Highlands Online introduces several enhancements, including an upgraded online student orientation, comprehensive tutorials for navigating college platforms like Brightspace and myPEAK, and a refreshed webpage on the College website.
Robust student support is integrated throughout the online experience. Learners can connect with tutoring, accessibility services, personal counseling, and academic advising via phone, email, or virtual meetings.
Penn Highlands is a member institution of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), a significant step in ensuring high-quality, transparent, and accessible education for students across state lines.
This membership reflects Penn Highlands’ commitment to providing students with flexible and reliable learning opportunities, empowering them to achieve their education and career goals without barriers.
The College remains committed to affordability with transparent tuition and no application fees, paired with financial aid options such as scholarships, grants, and federal loan programs. Military-affiliated students and their dependents may qualify for local tuition rates, even if they live out of state.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the same accrediting body as many top colleges and universities. This accreditation guarantees that while our programs are more affordable, the quality of education remains uncompromised and exceptional.
Located in the west-central region of Pennsylvania, Penn Highlands has seven locations spread across the Laurel Highlands and Southern Alleghenies. With Penn Highlands Online, the College offers flexible and accessible learning options beyond physical locations, providing education that fits your life.